At Stewart’s Pharmacy, we are committed to treating and using protected health information (PHI) about you responsibly. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes the personal information we collect, and how and when we use or disclose that information. It also describes your rights as they relate to your protected health information. This Notice is effective immediately and applies to all PHI as defined by federal regulations. UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEALTH RECORD Each time you visit Stewart’s Pharmacy, a record of your visit is made. Typically, this record contains your symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and a plan for future care or treatment. This information, often referred to as your health or medical record, serves as a basis for planning your care and treatment. YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION RIGHTS Although your health record is the physical property of Stewart’s Pharmacy, the information belongs to you. You have the right to: • Obtain a paper copy of this notice of information practices upon request. • Inspect and copy your health record. • Request a restriction on certain uses and disclosures of your information. • Request an amendment to your health record. • Obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information. • Request communications of your health information by alternative means or at alternative locations. • Revoke your authorization to use or disclose health information except to the extent that action has already been taken. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES Stewart’s Pharmacy is required to: • Maintain the privacy of your health information. • Provide you with this notice as to our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to information we collect and maintain about you. • Abide by the terms of this notice. • Notify you if we are unable to agree to a requested restriction. • Accommodate reasonable requests you may have to communicate health information by alternative means or at alternative locations. EXAMPLES OF DISCLOSURES FOR TREATMENT, PAYMENT AND HEALTH OPERATIONS We will use your health information for treatment. For example: Information obtained by a pharmacist will be recorded in your record and used to determine the course of treatment that should work best for you. Your physician will document in your record his or her expectations of the members of your healthcare team. Members of your healthcare team will then record the actions they took and their observations. We will use your health information for payment. For example: A bill may be sent to you or a third-party payer (Insurance). The information on or accompanying the bill may include information that identifies you, as well as your diagnosis, procedures, and supplies used. We will use your health information for regular health operations. For example: Members of the medical staff, the risk or quality improvement manager, or members of the quality improvement team may use information in your health record to assess the care and outcomes in your case and others like it. OTHER PERMITTED DISCLOSURES Business Associates: There are some services provided in our organization through contacts with business associates, such as the RxLocal app platform. We may disclose your health information to our business associates so that they can perform the job we've asked them to do. Notification: We may use or disclose information to notify or assist in notifying a family member, personal representative, or another person responsible for your care, of your location and general condition. Public Health: As required by law, we may disclose your health information to public health or legal authorities charged with preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability. Law Enforcement: We may disclose health information for law enforcement purposes as required by law or in response to a valid subpoena. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REPORT A PROBLEM If you have questions and would like additional information, you may contact our Privacy Officer, Danny Jackson, R.Ph. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with Stewart’s Pharmacy or with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.